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Montreal, May 24, 2006 –
Transcontinental would like to inform the financial community
that in order to conform with the Toronto Stock Exchange’s
decision to discontinue its symbol extension program, Transcontinental’s
symbols will change starting May 24.
The symbol for category A subordinate voting shares (previously
TCL.SV.A) will hereafter be represented by TCL.A, while category
B shares (previously TCL.MV.B) will become TCL.B.
Profile
The largest printer in Canada and seventh in North America,
Transcontinental is also the country’s leading consumer
magazine publisher and second-largest community newspaper
publisher. Transcontinental distinguishes itself by creating
strategic partnerships that integrate the company into its
customers’ value chain, notably through its unique newspaper
printing outsourcing model and its value-added services. From
mass to highly personalized marketing, the company offers
its clients integrated solutions which also include a diverse
digital platform and a door-to-door distribution network of
advertising material. Transcontinental is a company whose
values, including respect, innovation and integrity, are central
to its operation.
Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B) has more than 14,000
employees in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and reported
revenues of C$2.2 billion (US$1.9 billion) in 2005.
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For Information:
Transcontinental
Media
Jake Brennan
Media Relations Coordinator
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954-4000
jake.brennan@transcontinental.ca
Financial Community
Stéphane Milot
Director, Public and Investor Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954-2821
stephane.milot@transcontinental.ca
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